Missouri struggled to complete passes early and fell behind 20-6 to Bowling Green, but players said the running game's strength, coupled with adjustments, helped spur the Missouri offense to three unanswered touchdowns.

After two and a half quarters of stagnant offense and sloppy play, Missouri needed two fourth-quarter touchdowns to squeak out a 27-20 come-from-behind victory over Bowling Green on Saturday night at Memorial Stadium.

Running back Trey Millard rushed for three touchdowns and 210 yards in Rock Bridge's 35-14 victory over McCluer North on Saturday. A change in the Bruins' pregame routine might have fueled their victory.

Despite trailing 20-6 until late in the third quarter, the Missouri Tigers came from behind to beat Bowling Green, 27-20. The nationally-ranked Tigers' offense was stagnant early in the game, but came alive for two fourth quarter touchdowns. Running back Derrick Washington had 124 yards rushing and scored the winning touchdown.